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Deputy Head Teacher - Bussage C of E Primary School

Stroud

School: Bussage C of E Primary School (Primary)
Address: The Ridgeway, Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Title: Deputy Head Teacher - Bussage C of E Primary School
Grade: Leadership Group
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22/01/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/09/2025

At Bussage Church of England Primary School, the academic, emotional and spiritual well-being of the children and staff are at the heart of all that we do. Every child and adult is valued. We are a welcoming school within a village community that aims to provide all individuals with learning opportunities to flourish, be healthy, grow in resilience and realise their full potential ensuring they are fully equipped and prepared for a successful future.
Within our caring and nurturing learning environment, we aim to provide opportunities for children to develop a curiosity of learning, a thirst for knowledge and an exploration of the world around them.
The Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and passionate Deputy Head Teacher to join an enthusiastic and highly supportive team. You will become part of our caring school and local community where the aspirations of all our children are at the forefront and where a shared vision, that all children flourish, is key. A driven Deputy Headteacher is sought to further our already established success.
The successful candidate will work alongside our Head Teacher, to provide support for the vision of the school, our strategic direction and leadership in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school in the future. The role is ideal for someone with experience leading school development, change or innovations, and who is looking for their first Deputy Head post, or equally, for a Deputy with experience.
The successful candidate will be a strong and dynamic leader who:
•Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner who fosters children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
•Is committed to the values and ethos of a Church of England Primary School, being respectful of the inclusive Christian ethos of our school
•Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to inspire a professional team, children, governors, parents and the wider community
•Is resilient and flexible, demonstrating good judgement and empathy in decision making
•Has experience of successfully implementing whole school change to raise standards
•Is highly competent in interpreting and using data to ensure and raise standards
•Puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of their practice
•Will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
•Is able to create meaningful links and partnerships within the local community, church, and county being an ambassador for the school
•Has imagination and flair to further develop our well-established, knowledge- based, thematic curriculum. With the ability to lead subject development across the school, making a difference to pupil outcomes.

We can offer you:
• Wonderful children who are engaged, well-mannered and enthusiastic learners
• Highly skilled, dedicated and well-motivated staff who are child-centred and outward-looking
• Fantastically supportive parents
• A committed and effective governing body
• A beautiful environment, large school grounds and a well-resourced school
• A strong and caring school community, underpinned by our Christian ethos, in which all are respected
• An enriched curriculum that supports the development of the whole child.
• A governing body and Head Teacher committed to your continued professional development to develop your practice
• A school that will care for and support you as you grow in your new role at Bussage C of E Primary School
• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment where we work effectively as a team
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
The salary for this post will start on Leadership spine 4 with the range being Leadership 4-8.
This is a full-time, permanent position.

A job description, person spec and application form are available from our school office:-
admin@bussage.gloucs.sch.uk .
Alternatively, an application form can be downloaded from the GCC website:-
https://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schoolvacancies/
Please note we return to the office on 6 January.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.
It is recommended that where possible, you visit us during the working day.
However, opportunities for visiting after school hours may be available if required.
Please email:-
admin@bussage.gloucs.sch.uk
or call the school office on 01453 883205 to arrange a visit.
Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.
Please note that all school based jobs are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Closing date for applications: 22-01-2025

Salary: Leadership Group

Hours Per Week: Full Time

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